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Discussion Forum Rubric 
E. Discussion Forum On-line In-class Rubric
The Discussion Forum is to be based on the research done prior to the discussion. It should be student guided and professionally conducted with respectful attitudes, even through addressing differing opinions.
Rubric Code: DA745A
By sroberts095
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Subject: Psychology  
Type: (Other)  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exceptional

4 pts

Acceptable

3 pts

Developing

2 pts

Unacceptable

1 pts

Substance (Original Post)
4 pts

Explores, explains, expands upon the issue being discussed. Uses text and experience to discuss subject matter. Demonstrates analysis on various levels other than the personal.
Exceptional

Very clear thought processes. Research was incorporated into the discussion and citations were used. Very clear experience and/or analysis used in the discussion. Sources were referenced appropriately. Posts were at least 150 words.
Acceptable

Somewhat clear that research was understood by incorporation into discussion. Somewhat clear experience and/or analysis used in the discussion. Sources were somewhat referenced appropriately. Posts were at least 150 words.
Developing

Somewhat unclear thought processes. Research was not clearly incorporated into the discussion, and/or research citation was irrelevant to the discussion. There was little experience or analysis. Sources were inappropriately referenced. Posts were not at least 150 words.
Unacceptable

Very unclear thought processes. No research was incorporated into the discussion. No experience or analysis was used in the discussion. No references were used. Posts were not at least 150 words.
Replies
4 pts

Promotes interaction and asks engaging questions or makes debatable remarks.
Exceptional

Replies are substantial in that multiple points in discussion were clearly built upon/refuted from research or multiple participants' point of view. Replies were at least 100 words.
Acceptable

Replies were somewhat substantial and had at least one point in discussion clearly built upon/refuted from research or multiple participants' point of view.
Developing

Replies were unclear and unsubstantiated. At least one point in discussion clearly built upon/refuted from research.
Unacceptable

Replies were very unclear and unsubstantiated. Replies consist of invalid points and are vaguely built upon/refuted from research.
Timeliness
4 pts

Timeliness of discussion contributions
Exceptional

Comments consistently and logically distributed throughout the discussion. Replies were posted on at least three different days.
Acceptable

Comments distributed throughout the discussion.

Replies were posted on at least two different days.
Developing

Comments neither distributed nor concentrated throughout the discussion.

Replies were posted on at least one different day.
Unacceptable

Comments somewhat concentrated during the week (i.e., all made within a somewhat brief period of time).

Replies were all posted on the same day.
Quantity
4 pts

Quantity of contributions
Exceptional

Exceeded with numerous original comments or has at least required original comment(s), and numerous thoughtful replies (at least three replies).
Acceptable

Active participation, required original comments, and at least two replies
Developing

Required original comment and at least one reply.
Unacceptable

Original comment only; no replies
Professionalism
4 pts

Adherence to grammar conventions and respectful interactions.
Exceptional

No grammar errors no unprofessional comments or behaviors
Acceptable

Less than two grammar errors no unprofessional comments or behaviors
Developing

Less than 5 grammar errors, no unprofessional comments or behaviors
Unacceptable

More than 6 grammar errors; redirection from unprofessional comment or behavior



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